News in Honiton

Responding to reports in the media that the Prime Minister is set to postpone the lifting of coronavirus restrictions across the UK, Steve Brown, Devon's Director of Public Health, said:

"From the public health perspective, with case numbers rising again across the country and with a much more transmissible variant now the dominant strain, delaying the further lifting of restrictions would be sensible.

The candidates for a pair of by-elections being held in East Devon have been announced – with both being a three-way fight between the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats.

Vacancies on the council have arisen in the Feniton and the Honiton St Michaels ward, with polls taking place on Thursday, July 8.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is flying the Pride Flag this month at its Blackdown House headquarters in Honiton.

At its Full Council meeting in August 2020, the Council agreed to fly the Pride Flag outside of Blackdown House throughout Pride Month (June) every year to help combat bi-phobia and homophobia in the local community.

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Honiton and East Devon District Council launch their climate campaign – Climate Conversations with a new programme of events.

The Climate Conversations programme opened with a major new multi-site exhibition of the work of artist Mike Perry at THG in Honiton, and Ocean in Exmouth and offers a packed roadshow of Climate Conversations activities and events this summer from THG's Creative Cabin.

Organisers of Honiton's calendar highlight have announced that tickets are now on sale.

Honiton Show is due to take place over two days from Thursday 5 - Friday 6 August 2021. Read more here.

The efforts of the staff and volunteers have been hailed as 'incredible' as Devon's vaccination programme marks its six-month milestone.

More than 1.3 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been given locally in the six months since 81-year-old Kathleen Viney became the first person to have the vaccination in Devon.

The summer events programme at the multi-arts community venue restarts on Friday 11 June.

With a fantastic programme of live-music, theatre and cinema, we can look forward to some great nights out with friends and family at the venue.

An alternative to a planning blueprint that was described by some as a 'developers' charter' is to be put before the four local authorities involved: East Devon, Teignbridge, Exeter and Mid Devon.

The Greater Exeter Strategic Plan (GESP) was due to be the formal planning framework for development across the four council areas, but collapsed after Exeter and East Devon pulled out last summer.

Honiton Carers Support Group celebrated Carers Week on Tuesday 8 June at The kitchen at Combe Garden Centre.

The group enjoyed scrumptious cakes and drinks as a treat for the unpaid carers and their loved ones.

With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, more events are being held in and around Honiton.

To keep you up to date with everything that is going on, we've decided to post a regular 'Event of the Week' article with details of an activity occurring in the local area.